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Bethany Christian Services of Illinois

Executive Director: Rebecca MacDougall RMacDougall@bethany.org

6600 West College Drive

Suite 207

Palos Heights, IL 60463

Telephone: (708) 385 - 4889

Fax: (708) 385 - 4088

Affiliation Fellow: Genie Miller Gillespie, g.gillespie@adoptionattorneys.org, (312) 332-6339

Affiliated Fellow Represents: Agency and Adoptive Parents

Fellow's Affiliation: Contract and Other

I represent the agency in some cases and adoptive parents in others. In the event of any actual conflict, counsel withdraws. I disclose potential conflicts and obtain waivers. .

Agency is a Not-for-Profit organization.

Agency began business in 1982.

Agency is licensed in Illinois.

Agency does handle Interstate / ICPC adoptions.

Agency is Hauge Accredited.

Agency handles Domestic, International, Special Needs, Sibling Groups, Minority Groups, and Disrupted Placements

The agency has experience working with Traditional Couples, Single Parent, and Military

Bethany Christian Services of Illinois offers Pregnancy Counseling, Domestic Adoption and International Adoption. The goal of Pregnancy Counseling is to ensure that every client receives accurate and complete information and support through the adoption planning process. Since 1982, Bethany has united thousands of international children with loving families and currently has adoption programs in 15 countries. The Domestic Program offers approved Illinois education, contract home study services, and facilitates relationships between birth and adoptive families.
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The Academy does not endorse, sponsor, rate or otherwise formally approve of any adoption agencies. It is strongly suggested that you independently confirm the information listed in this Directory by talking to an AAAA Fellow in your state or the state where the Agency is licensed.